High Country Winter Weekend Update
Winter weekends can be busy in the NC High Country. Due to the weather and Covid guidelines, activities may be sold out or closed. Check this list before you travel to make sure the activities you want to experience are available. Most activities have online booking available, so purchase your tickets in advance online to insure your spot. If an activity is sold out, try visiting mid-week for less crowds!
March 6-7, 2021
*List is updated daily by 11pm*
WINTER SPORTS
- App Ski Mtn: lift tickets available, ice skating available- reserve online. Closing day: March 28
- Beech Mtn Resort: lift tickets available- reserve online. Tubing is closed for the season. Ice skating closed.
- Beech Mtn Sledding Hill: first come, first serve
- Sugar Mtn Resort: first come, first serve- arrive early
- Hawksnest Snowtubing: sold out. Closing day: March 14
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
- Grandfather Mountain: available-reserve online
- Hawksnest Zipline: available- reserve online
- High Gravity Adventures: available- reserve online
- The Blowing Rock: available, first come- first serve
- Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster: 3/6 sold out, 3/7 limited availability, reserve online
- Apple Hill Farm: available- reserve online
- Mystery Hill: availabile- reserve online or in-person (try to book by 4pm day off to take tour same day)
STATE & NATIONAL PARKS
- Blue Ridge Parkway: open
- Elk Knob State Park: open
- Grandfather Mountain State Park: open
- Mount Jefferson: open
- Stone Mountain State Park: open